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Option C preserves each commit’s existing model, prompt, and independent processing structure while applying Anthropic’s reduced batch pricing. The official Message Batches documentation states that batch processing reduces input and output token costs by 50%. Requests are processed independently and asynchronously, and each response can be correlated with its original commit through a unique custom_id.

This workload is a strong batch candidate because it contains many independent requests and does not require an immediate response. Most batches complete within one hour, although processing can continue for up to 24 hours. The pipeline must therefore tolerate asynchronous completion and retrieve the results when processing finishes.

Option A changes the request architecture, increases the risk of context or output-limit failures, and makes individual retry and result association more difficult. Reducing request count does not inherently reduce per-token pricing. Option B improves throughput but concurrency does not change token rates. Option D would reduce cost but violates the explicit requirement to retain the same model tier. The Message Batches API is the only option satisfying every stated constraint.

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